HomeTrailsVia Mariae M01-50 (Mociu - Pogăceaua) vs Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc)

Via Mariae M01-50 (Mociu - Pogăceaua) vs Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc)

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Via Mariae M01-50 (Mociu - Pogăceaua) Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc)
Distance 18 mi29 km 15.0 mi25 km
Elevation gain 1,867 ft569 m 643 ft196 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Romania Romania
Best time to hike Best months: April, October Best months: April, September, October
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Via Mariae M01-50 (Mociu - Pogăceaua) vs Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc): which should you hike?

At 18 mi29 km, Via Mariae M01-50 (Mociu - Pogăceaua) is the longer route — roughly 2.7 mi4 km more than Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc) (15.0 mi25 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Mariae M01-58 (Cârta - Șumuleu Ciuc) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.